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restrictively Synonyms

Another word for restrictively

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• adverb (Context 1)

In a manner that imposes limits, conditions, or restrictions on freedom of action, scope, or interpretation.

Usage Example

"The appellate court interpreted the statutory exemption narrowly, applying it only to non-commercial entities."

Strong
narrowly
strictly
stringently
tightly
rigorously

Opposites of restrictively

The opposite of restrictively shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

nonrestrictively
permissively
liberally
freely
broadly
expansively
See all opposites of restrictively

• Nearby Words

restrictedly
restriction
restrictive
restrictively
restrictiveness
restring
restroom

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Restrictively. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/restrictively
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